#E2C387 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow carries a warm and sun-bleached quality. Because of its muted tone, #e2c387 functions well as a neutral base for spring themes or baby product branding. It offers high readability for black text, providing a 12.4:1 contrast ratio that ensures accessibility. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to avoid a washed-out appearance in your design work.
Questions about #e2c387
What is #e2c387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2c387 is rgb(226, 195, 135), in HSL hsl(40, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 40%, 11%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e2c387 in a design scheme?
This pale yellow requires high-contrast partners to prevent a washed-out look, so pair it with charcoal or deep espresso grays for text and structural elements. It also works harmoniously with soft, muted sage greens or dusty blues to create a balanced, nature-inspired palette.
Is #e2c387 readable on white or black?
#e2c387 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.